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Message from the DG

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9670

INCORPORATED

District Governor 2011-12

Janette Jackson

AFSM

P.O. Box 674

Cessnock NSW 2325

Phone:0419421154

Fax: 02-49914949

E:[email protected]

Firstly, I’d like to mention that this is the month of Vocational Service. Many Clubs schedule Pride of Workmanship Awards for this month. I’d like to suggest that there can be other ways to highlight our important vocational Rotary roots: there could a broader award of customer service, recognition of TAFE and/or apprentices – both of these bringing families, workplace colleagues, and business people. Club members have great imaginations – perhaps a plan for 2012 could be in the making!

We’ve just had New Generations Month. I’d like to quote from a DG in India: “Rotary’s programmes like RYLA, Rotaract, Interact, Ambassadorial Scholarship and International Youth Exchange serve to strengthen the Emotional Quotient of our young people. These programmes are aimed at developing leadership and communication skills, team work, a concern for others and most importantly, treating both success and failure with the same equanimity, appreciating the fact that a number of imponderables impinge upon and determine the outcome of an event. A positive attitude exemplifies the approach that whatever happens, it is for one’s good and growth, and is the ultimate hallmark of one’s strength of character.

Our clubs are one of the surprisingly few places in many communities where young people can get the chance to Interact with and be mentored by adults who they can genuinely trust, look up to, and respect.

New Generations Service, the Fifth Avenue of Service, recognises the positive chance implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.”

This certainly applies to Australia! My appreciation to the involvement of many Clubs in various youth activities at this time of the year: YEP and RYLA spring to mind, and Australia’s own RYPEN. Appreciation is to be accorded to our dedicated bands of Rotarians who work hard to ensure that these programs continue with excellent opportunities.

I was able to drop in on MERV during the week just gone. MERV makes a great opportunity for men at the non-youth end of the scale! One must say “well done” to the team, and I must single out the wonderful work of PDG Tony Mackenzie – he takes the van from site to site, mostly west and north of Dubbo, on a daily basis over three weeks. He loves this jaunt, but it is a truly generous of him to make this contribution. The work of the nurses must also be commended – MERV wouldn’t “work” if it weren’t for them.

And now we are approaching Foundation month. Foundation is Rotary’s own financial powerhouse. More will be announced about our money boxes, and our forthcoming raffle, and there’s more (!): the Foundation Seminar on 12th November. An invitation to all to attend – it will give lots of information – details will follow! Keep the date in your diary!

I must also express my appreciation to all the Clubs which responded to the message about getting the SARs completed, and the RI dues paid! The District has only a small debt now, and a lot of that is from small amounts arising from calculation that are a bit askew! Nothing to worry about!

Cheers, and keep up the Rotary work!

Janette .


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ROTARY DISTRICT 9670 LEADERSHIP

2011-12

All home and business phone numbers require prefix 02 if dialling from outside New

South Wales

District Governor : Janette Jackson and Steve – RC of Cessnock Inc. Ph. 0419 421 154 [email protected]

District Governor Elect : Greg Bowen, and Ilse – RC of Toronto Inc. Ph. 4959 4066 [email protected] District Governor Nominee: Peter Raynor and Margaret – RC of Warners Bay Inc.

Ph. 0416 082270 [email protected] Immediate Past District Governor: Don Stephens and Marjorie – RC of Dubbo West Inc. Ph.0418 219 185 [email protected]

District Secretary: John Retallick and Rudite – RC of Cessnock Inc. Ph . 4998 7049 [email protected] District Treasurer: Anita White and Neil – RC of Singleton Inc. Ph. 0417 284 960 [email protected]

Rotary District 9670

Special Club Public Relations Project Grant for 2011-2012

To assist Clubs to promote themselves and the Rotary mission in their local community, District 9670 is offering three matching grants for this year each to the value of $500.00. These grants are competitive. The three Clubs who are judged to have the best image building projects will receive the grants.

Public image of Rotary is about what OTHER people think about Rotary. It’s not about what Rotarians know about Rotary; it’s what others outside Rotary think that is important!

Clubs are required to match the amount to be eligible for the District Grant and the grant can only be used for the purpose of promoting Rotary’s general image and your club image in the local area.

The grant cannot be given towards funding a particular on-going project which is part of the Club’s annual program or is a one-off fundraiser. The real question to be answered in looking towards eligibility for the grant is:

What can your club do to improve its image in your community?

Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact Alan Barr at [email protected] for an application form or for more information.

Full details of the tours will be published in a double page spread in the October issue of Rotary Down Under, as part of our first Convention feature in 2011/12. Don’t hesitate to contact me personally if you have any questions.

With thanks and best wishes,

Bob Aitken Ph: 8833 8302 M: 0417 722 190

mailto:[email protected]








It is probably fair to say that, with a few exceptions, most Rotarians know little of the extensive range of fellowships that exist in Rotary.

Rotary Fellowships started informally in 1928. Formally, the oldest continually running fellowship is the Yachting Fellowship which started in 1947. Like Fellowships not only communicate on a district basis but internationally. A great example is the pending visit of a team of cricketers from New Zealand (NZIFCR), who will be touring NSW in November.

Space limitations in this issue will only allow the names/addresses of contacts in our district. However, I have spoken to all of them and they would welcome any enquiry relating to their fellowship. If I have made any errors or omissions, please let me know.

Best wishes, Phillip Kesterton

Fellowship Chair 9670

Rotary Fellowship

District 9670 Fellowships

International Fellowship of Bird Watching Rotarians

Peter Sivyer RC Myall Coast 02 4997 9757

International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarians Terry New RC Rutherford Telarah 02 4933 3746

International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians Ross Dickson RC Morisset 02 4975 4668

International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians Steve Jackson RC Maitland Sunrise 02 4990 3964

International Home Exchange Fellowship of Rotarians Larry McGrath RC Williamtown 0418 285298

International Travel and Hosting Fellowship PDG John Glass RC Newcastle 02 4957 2952

International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians Bill Pitt RC Charlestown 02 4943 4437

International Fellowship of Fishing Rotarians Trevor Radford RC Patterson 02 4938 8094

International Fellowship of Rotarians of Amateur Radio Henk Tobbe RC Nelson Bay 02 4981 9246

International Fellowship of Computer Users Bill Hoye RC Cessnock Wine Country 024930 7444

International Fellowship of Quilters and Fibre Artists Lyn Grigor RC Salamander Bay 02 4982 8876

International Fellowship of Wellness and Fitness Rotarians PDG Alex McHarg RC Singleton on Hunter 02 6573 1647

International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians David Brown RC Newcastle Enterprise 02 4952 2799

Contacts:

AG Joy Adams: 0428 656 603.

AG Rod Sandell: 6847 4461

Pat Moore, Secretary, RC of Newcastle Enterprise: [email protected].



So what is a fellowship? Rotary Fellowships are autonomous, international groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to:

Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.) Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same

profession Make new friends around the world Explore new opportunities for service Have fun and enhance their Rotary experience.

How to get involved? Consider joining a Rotary Fellowship that addresses your interest. To get started,

A full list of Fellowships can be found at http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/fellowships_flier_en.pdf.

A few years ago, I was asked to join the International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians. I have now played in about a dozen games since then and was involved in the running of the 2006 World Festival of Cricketing Rotarians, hosted by the Cessnock Rotary Club. We hosted a couple of hundred people from all of the cricketing nations and many old muscles were strained and many more stories were stretched during our week of festivities.

Some may say that this fellowship is a selfish one, but it is not always so. Not long after this event, the Tsunami hit Sri Lanka, India and many other places in that vicinity. It was through the contacts made at this festival that the Rotary Clubs around the Maitland and Cessnock area filled a double container with pushbikes and sent them to Chennai in India. I know that the Accountants Fellowship is working to find and remove landmines around the world, and there are many more projects such as these.

Tennis, Golfing, Scuba Diving, Caravanning, Lawyers, Doll collecting and Motor Cycling are just a few of the Fellowships in existence. Our very own DG’s husband, Steve, is an active member of the Flying Fellowship. So please check out the website and if there is not something of interest in the existing fellowships, follow the instructions to start another.

Regards

Bob Kerr GAICD

Non Executive Director and Organisational Coach, Chair of TEC 48

P: 0249 307718

www.tec.com.au

[email protected]

Rotary‟s opportunity to „rebirth‟ vocational service by Bob Aitken

Since the demise of the Shell Livewire mentor program, many Rotarians have been frustrated by the lack of vocational mentoring programs that heighten awareness of Rotary’s vocational service base. Rotary clubs and Districts still do vocational awards and careers nights with considerable success but the satisfaction that comes from mentoring young tradesmen and women, young professionals, or young people in business is very special.

Earlier this year, a National Skills Survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed an ongoing national skills shortage.

National Skills Week – taking place between 1st- 8th October, 2011 – is a new initiative; a collaborative approach dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning. National Skills Week aims to provide a focus to Vocational Education & Training (VET), its achievements, opportunities and success stories.

http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/fellowships_flier_en.pdf.



Rotary‟s opportunity to „rebirth‟ vocational

service…Cont

Rotary’s Vocational Service Month – October – coincides with National Skills Week and Rotary Down Under has agreed to become a collaborating partner in promotion of vocational skills, activities and events nationwide.

One of the main aims of National Skills Week will be to dispel the myth that a university education is the only path to success – and to raise the status of vocational education among parents, teachers, students and careers counsellors.

Rotary clubs and/or districts are being encouraged to organise a special event, dinner or activity that acknowledges the importance of vocational service – with a focus on ethical consciousness and community awareness.

This is a splendid opportunity for Rotary’s Club and District Vocational Service Directors to plan a unique event during Vocational Month 2011.

National Skills Week is supported by the Australian Government and more information is available on www.nationalskillsweek.com.au Rotary clubs can get involved in many ways:

Organise formal lunches/dinners for local business and community members – hosted

and catered for by hospitality students and apprentices.

Organise horticulture/landscaping students from TAFE colleges to do ‘make-overs’ on

local parks and gardens to make communities aware of the talents of such students.

Liaise with local high schools to organise special assemblies/barbecues with representatives from Australia’s past WorldSkills teams, or past training award winners to attend and address students on training and career opportunities within modern trades.

Rotary leaders keen to organise special events to highlight Rotary’s involvement in and support for National Skills Week may contact Rachel Small or Kerrie Gale at SkillsOne for further information and assistance.

Rachel and Kerrie have access to a growing list of young trades/business volunteers prepared to support Rotary, either in a conceptual capacity, helping to instigate or coordinate activities, or as guest speakers at events. Vocational Service Directors are encouraged to contact Rachel or Kerrie immediately:

Kerrie Gale: [email protected] Rachel Small: [email protected] Ph: (02) 8080 0111

From sheet metal workers and cooks to bakers, hairdressers and gardeners, the range of trade skills for showcasing to communities is enormous.

These young people include many who have won medals at the WorldSkills “Olympics” and are high achievers in their own right. For more information on WorldSkills, this year’s event of which will also coincide with National Skills Week, visit www.worldskills.org.au.

The outstanding SkillsOne organisation is a government/industry sponsored organisation, launched in 2007 to deliver trade objectives of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Bob Aitken is a member of the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains and the Executive Director of Rotary Down Under Incorporated. He is a Past Governor of District 9690, Rotary International.

http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/




Did you play cricket when you were younger? Still follow the game to some extent?

Good, then this is an opportunity for you to combine Rotary with Cricket - so how about you

rekindle your youth by playing a game against some touring New Zealand Rotarians in

November.

And, if you live in the western part of D9670, it is also an opportunity to catch up with your

Hunter Valley cousins.

The games are scheduled Friday, 4 November and Sunday, 6 November in the Maitland area.

Batsmen, bowlers and wicketkeepers are all required – just let one of the committee members

listed hereunder know of your availability.

We have two umpires lined up already – but there is room for at least another one.

The NZ-ers will arrive here on Thursday, 3 November and depart on Monday, 7 November, so we are also looking for hosts for the team. If you can help, please contact a member of our committee.

Organising Committee for this NZIFCR visit to Maitland and the Lower Hunter Is:

Bob Kerr (RC Rutherford-Telarah) – 0408 221 398 or [email protected]

Trevor Holden (RC Maitland Sunrise) – 0400 006 598 or [email protected]

Terry New (RC Rutherford-Telarah)– 4933 3746 or [email protected]

Terry New Board Member – IFCR Australia

H E L P P L E A S E ! ! !

The cricketers from New Zealand will be staying with Rotarians in the Hunter Valley, arriving on Thursday 3rd November, and will leave for Armidale on Monday 7th November. During that time, they will play cricket on the Friday and the Saturday and we are looking for cricketers and hosts for our Kiwi friends.





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Rotary International District 9670 Conference

Warren 16, 17 and 18 March 2012

All Rotarians and their partners are invited to the 2012 Rotary District 9670 District Conference to be held in the central western town of Warren in March, 2012.

Warren is the Heart of the Macquarie Valley, and is situated on the banks of that river 120 kilometres north-west of Dubbo and 465 kms west of Newcastle. It is a typical and quiet rural town with a population of 2200. It describes itself as the Wool and Cotton Capital of Australia. Other local produce includes wheat, oats, sorghum and maize.

District Governor Janette Jackson chose Warren as the location for the conference partly because of the hardship the local inhabitants have endured through a prolonged drought and then flood, and the possibility of an influx of Rotarians for a conference being able to introduce a much-needed economic injection of funds to the town. And going to Warren is an adventure and Thinking outside the Square! Warren Rotary Club and the local Shire Council are 100% behind the venture. The conference facilities are excellent and local businesses are involved with catering.

There are motels, hotels and caravan parks at which conference attendees can stay. Warren is used to having influxes of people for various events, and a system of “home stays” is in place to enable couples and families to stay with local residents. There are no strangers in Warren – only friends you have not yet met!

Information about accommodation and further details about the Warren District, places of interest to visit, sporting facilities and preliminary details of the conference program are posted on the District Website at: www.rotary9670.org.au

Conference venue – Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre

http://www.rotary9670.org.au/


Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

District 9670 & Community Embrace Young PNG

Visitors

Sunday 17th July, four children arrived to spend a very busy month attending school, learning about our area, teaching us about PNG and meeting the Rotarians supporting the RAWCS project being implemented in their school and villages back in PNG.

Wendy, Margreth, Jackson and Alu are 6th Class students chosen by their school, Nondugl Administration Community School as their representatives for this unique educational and cultural experience. East Maitland Public School eagerly embraced them and integrated them into their school community. Teachers and students spent time prior to their arrival learning about PNG, and engaging in fundraising activities to support the implementation of library in the PNG school.

This was an experience filled with lots of ‘firsts’; working on a computer, borrowing a library book, stepping onto an escalator, going across the water in a boat, catching a train, swimming in the ocean, patting a koala, running a hot shower and having cereal for breakfast; just to name a few. These ‘firsts’ were witnessed by many of us who had the privileged to spend time with them, and it was a very vivid reminder of all the things that we take for granted in our day to day lives.

While many Rotarians had the opportunity to meet and interact with the children at meetings and on excursions another group of people were also touched by their presence. The concept of putting together packs to encourage PNG Mums to come to a health clinic to give birth, has captured the hearts of many, spreading way beyond the bounds of Rotary. There are countless people in the community donating goods, knitting jumpers, and scouring the second hand shops for suitable items. A group of knitters from a local Retirement Village were approached to knit baby jumpers, which they agreed to. While the children were here, they visited these ladies and personally thanked them for their efforts. This small gesture has given the ladies a sense of connection to the project and they have offered their time to sort all the items and pack the kits ready for shipping.

Apart from all that the children learnt, and we have learnt from them, this is truly Rotary publicity in action. It is not often in our lives that we have the privilege to learn about life from such humble, and yet extraordinary young people. I would say that those who met them, were impressed by their humility, their ability to adapt, their ‘give it a go’ attitude, and of course their happy disposition and huge smiles.

Many thanks to the host families and the Rotary Clubs of East Maitland, Kurri Kurri, Morrisett, Nelson Bay, Maitland Sunrise, Rutherford/Telarah, Paterson, Maitland, Belmont for providing funds and organising activities for the children during their time in the District. A RAWCS volunteer team will be travelling to PNG in November to work in their school and villages improving access to clean water, building a school library, installing beds in the health clinic, delivering the Mother & Baby packs, and checking in with our new young friends.

Christine Roach East Maitland Rotary Club RAWCS Project 6/2010-2011


Newsflash; “Rotary Success” The

Newsletter

The name and logo above may be a work in progress, but we need to start to communicate with those who are helping us with this project and with those who may wish to become involved as volunteers or as sponsors further down the track.

What is the ‘little eyes’n’ears’ project?

It is a joint project of the Rotary Club of Warners Bay

and the locally based charity „Give love to children‟. We

have learned from school principals and from advice

received from Regional Department of Education

professionals that many children suffer unknowingly

from partial vision and/or hearing loss. This causes a

child to miss so much of the learning experience that

is going on around them. Often they are bored and

turn to misbehaviour, disrupting the learning activity for

other children as well. To „bring them back‟ they may

only need some professional attention. They will then

get the start in school that all our children deserve.

In recent years, four public schools in the lower Hunter,

Windale, Gateshead, Gateshead West and Mount

Hutton acquired once-off funding to conduct a

screening. The „little eyes’n’ears’ programme will

deliver it at no cost to schools or to parents.

The screening programme will be conducted by trained

volunteers working with schools, on school premises, to

deliver basic screening tests for hearing and for vision

impairment.

The tests are being devised by Audiologist Susan Tegg-

Quinn, and by Optometrist Stephen Chapman. They will

also train the early volunteers who will pilot the

programme in the schools mentioned above, at the

beginning of term in early 2012.

The tests will simply identify whether each child has

normal hearing and sight, in no way will it seek to

identify cause or reason, but will deliver an appropriate

report via the school to parents. If the screening shows

cause for concern, the school will offer advice to parents

that the child needs to be examined by an appropriate

health professional.

Once the screenings and reporting systems have been

trialled in early 2012, the programme will be offered to

other primary schools. More volunteers will be trained

and more sets of test equipment will be acquired either

through community fundraising sponsorships or

donations.

Issue 1 September 2011

The next step will be to offer the programme to other

Rotary Clubs. This plan will share the know-how and the

training so they can provide and administer a screening

programme for schools in their own areas. There are 14

Rotary clubs in and around Newcastle and Lake

Macquarie alone!

As mentioned earlier, we are very grateful for the

enthusiastic support of Audiologist Susan Tegg-Quinn

and Optometrist Stephen Chapman, who are designing

the screening tests. Our School Principal advisor is Donna Baguley, who

represents the group of four schools who will pilot the

programme. She has been an enthusiastic professional

with the support of 3 other principals, in advising on

the development of the plan, so it fits well into the

school system. Rotarian Liska Roberts, from the locally based charity

„Give love to children‟ will be the first to be trained to

deliver the tests. Ultimately she will manage the

screening schedules, working to coordinate schools and

volunteers. Liska will also be compiling statistics that will

later be useful in spreading the programme further

afield. Adrian Payne is the current President of the Rotary Club

of Warners Bay, which also runs the popular annual

cycling event, „Loop the Lake‟ ... Adrian is helping to

oversee the development of the „little eyes‟n‟ears‟

programme. His contact number is 0425 204 815. Rotarian, Greg Bayly, is project leader for a Charity

Auction to be held on the 18th of November at Belmont

16 footers Club. This fundraising event will put some

dollars „into the kitty‟ to cover the costs of test equipment

and other expenses that will be incurred to establish and

grow the programme. Donations of goods and services

that can be sold at the auction may be made through

Greg, who will also arrange for their collection. His

telephone number is 0408 836 359. Tickets to the fun-

night planned for the Auction may be purchased at ten

dollars each at www.warnersbayrotary.org.au. The

team hopes that the auction will become an annual

event.

A Note to Club Presidents from Janette

I receive newsletters from Districts all over the world (the ones in Spanish are a challenge!), and one thing which appeals is a feature page of Club projects. Having visited quite a few Clubs, I KNOW that there are heaps of great things being done. Can I suggest that you share some of these (and inspire others, perhaps) with a short report and a few photos? Golf days, book fairs, BBQs, garden projects, school reading program, dinner dances – all of these are among the many wonderful things being done in the name of “Service above Self” – and it is all so impressive! Newsletter Editor, Nora, will be pleased to have these sent to her at [email protected].

http://www.warnersbayrotary.org.au/



“Calling all Rotacyclists”

A Rotacyclist is the universal title for Rotarians who ride motorcycles and enjoy the Fellowship of the Road. This particular Fellowship is the International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians (IFMR) which started in Australia and is now active in 17 countries. Have a look at our brand new Website www.ifmraustralia.org and via the simple and inexpensive process of registering as a member, join the other 140+ Rotacyclists spread throughout all Districts.

Robin Nuttall

President, IFMR, Australian Chapter

http://www.ifmraustralia.org/


Help us, help others for Christmas - A Christmas Collection –

Poems by Len Green During the first half of the 20th century, polio crippled over a half a million people every year. Even today, children in some developing countries continue to fall victim to the disease. But thanks in large part to Rotary International and to the 1.2 million Rotary members worldwide, the disease will soon be all but a memory, eliminated worldwide –

we are this close.

Rotary clubs, here and around the world, are determined to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. That may seem a

daunting task, but Rotary‟s track record shows it can be done with perseverance and hard work.

Since launching its landmark PolioPlus Program in 1985, Rotary has already contributed more than $800 million to the cause, not to mention countless volunteer hours logged by Rotary members. To help achieve our goal of a Polio free world the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will contribute a challenge grant of $355 million if Rotary can raise an additional $200 million.

Len Green, a prize winning Australian poet and as an old time doctor, can still recall the days when infantile paralysis struck many Australian children. Len who is also the publisher of more than a dozen books of verse for charitable organisations has contributed this special book of verse to help the Rotary End Polio Now.

Renowned Australian artist, Nanette Basser, has also illustrated the Collection and the first 100 editions will be signed by both Len and Nanette

A copy of this limited edition book will cost $20 (or $22 post free within Australia). Publication costs have already been generously sponsored - all proceeds will go directly to the Rotary End Polio Now program.

Together we are this close

To order copies please see next page:

A Proud Program of the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay


Say No to Polio

Let‟s just say no to polio,

Let‟s give polio the flick.

Heed this Rotarian scenario,

Then let‟s do it double quick.

Poliomyelitis is yucky,

Here it no longer exists.

Third world countries aren‟t so lucky,

Infantile paralysis persists.

Give support for our portfolio,

Let‟s agree to take a stand,

We can do away with polio

If good people lend a hand.

An Australian Summer

Cicadas are too hot to flap a wing,

Bedazzled leaves are frazzled in the heat,

Birds dry of throat have no desire to sing,

The country lane is dust beneath the feet.

Red summer desiccates the lush of spring,

Blue winter's well and truly obsolete.

If only there were clouds of grey to bring

A drop of rain to make my day complete.

But El Nino that little brat is King,

And up till now he doesn‟t miss a beat,

So why not go and have a final fling

Specifically go out and overeat.

Already there's a buzz, anticipation,

Of summer time and Christmas celebration.

Sample Verse

Payment Instructions:

Rotary Clubs: Collect funds and forward details and cheque to The Rotary Club of Nelson Bay, c/- 56 Ocean Ave Anna Bay 2316 or credit account below and email / post details – [email protected] - include full name and delivery details.

Direct credit to account with email / post details as above. o Greater Building Society - BSB: 637-000 o Service Account Number: 781019496 o In detail show: “Your name & Xmas Collection”

Credit card details as per below with email / post details as above



CLUB Current July CLUB Current July

M'ship % M'ship %

ADAMSTOWN/NEW LAMBTON 29 77.6 MYALL COAST 25 64.29

BELMONT N/A N/A NARROMINE 13 73

BENNETTS GREEN N/A N/A NELSON BAY 13 73

BOURKE 19 71 NEWCASTLE 58 41.30

CARDIFF 13 84.61 NEWCASTLE ENTERPRISE 30 73.00

CESSNOCK 32 78 NEWCASTLE SUNRISE N/A N/A

CESSNOCK WINE COUNTRY N/A N/A

NEWCASTLE HARBOUR N/A N/A

CHARLESTOWN 38 79.81 NYNGAN N/A N/A

COBAR 14 75 PATERSON N/A N/A

DENMAN 17 94 RAYMOND TERRACE N/A N/A

DUBBO N/A N/A RUTHERFORD / TELARAH 30 77.38

DUBBO MACQUARIE 21 85.5

RYLSTONE / KANDOS N/A N/A

DUBBO SOUTH 43 86.05 SALAMANDER BAY N/A N/A

DUBBO WEST 45 68.29 SCONE N/A N/A

DUNGOG N/A N/A SINGLETON 44 83

EAST MAITLAND 44 60.5 SINGLETON ON HUNTER N/A N/A

KURRI KURRI N/A N/A TORONTO 37 65.90

MAITLAND 36 74 TORONTO SUNRISE 29 62.90

MAITLAND SUNRISE N/A N/A WALLSEND / MARYLAND N/A N/A

MERRIWA 19 69.25 WARATAH 19 93.75

MORISSET 21 57 WARNERS BAY N/A N/A

MUDGEE 25 61 WARREN N/A N/A

MUDGEE SUNRISE N/A N/A WELLINGTON N/A N/A

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From the Editor,

I hope that you enjoyed reading the October edition of the DG’s Newsletter. I would like to thank

all members who submitted articles to it.

Please note that the submission deadline for the next newsletter is the 10th of November. Please

put DG Newsletter and the relevant month and topic in the subject line. Captioned photos are

very welcome. Thank you.

Nora Jones

Please note my new email address: [email protected]

Attendance: September

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